Best Photography Schools Near Jackson, MI (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jackson, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $60,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Jackson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near Jackson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jackson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI 35.2 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,206
Avg net price $5,437/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills, MI 63.0 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 64.1 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,538
Avg net price $5,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 66.2 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,395
Avg net price $5,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 66.7 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
34.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,860
Avg net price $34,617/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 67.5 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 78.4 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,499
Avg net price $7,280/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 79.8 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,584
Avg net price $16,626/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan photography page.

Photography Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
PhotographerN/AMI statewide–
Graphic Designer$60,010Jackson, MI$65,370

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Jackson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,206Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Jackson, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Jackson. The closest is Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI (35.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cranbrook Academy of Art (63.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near Jackson are: Graphic Designer ($60,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson and has its own set of local photography programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jackson an affordable place to study photography?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Jackson

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Jackson:

Data verified: August 25, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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